V. 6 ** It is little wonder that Paul would be so
"Thankful for the Brethren", given their amazing track
record. But what principle do we find in verse six to explain the source
of power for their faithfulness and ours as well?

"...He who began a good work in you..."

** Having begun His work in us, what will He do next?

He will "perfect" it! epiteleo lit. - to complete or accomplish

** Do you think that Paul was sure about that?

Yes! He was "confident of this very thing"!

** Why was he so sure?

Because whatever Jesus begins, He finishes! Our salvation is eternally
secure in Him.

** How long will Jesus continue His work to complete or perfect us according
to Paul?

"...until the day of Christ Jesus". That day when our final
salvation, reward and glorification takes place in the presence of Jesus
Christ.(2Corinthians 5:9-10)

V. 7 ** Paul has a great love for the Philippians that produces
an overflowing, joyful prayer life on their behalf. How does he defend
those feelings?

He says, "For it is only right for me to feel this way about you
all..."

** Why were these Philippians knit so deeply into the heart of the apostle,
what had they done?

"...both in [his] imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation
of the gospel, [they] all are partakers of grace with [Paul]".
They had stood by his side defending Christ, the word of God, the gospel
and the apostle Paul himself. cf. 1:29-30